A jukebox blasted out some Chuck Berry. He knew the tune but not the words. His mother liked Chuck, she had played his music all the time when he was growing up. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d heard it. Or any music, come to think of it. Had they been listening to the radio in the car? He didn’t think so, but hadn’t there been a tune? Perhaps Nina had been humming as she drove… 

Hello and welcome, dear listeners, to Haunted UK Fiction – a sister podcast to The Haunted UK which features original flash fiction, short stories, and novellas with paranormal themes. All stories you will hear were written by a collection of talented writers, authors, and storytellers, both independent and professional. 

In today’s episode we’ll be reading Roadsong which was sent in to us by Glenn Quigley. Glenn is an Irish author and artist originally from Dublin and now living in Northern Ireland with his husband. His first novel, The Moth and Moon, was published in 2018 by Ninestar Press. His tenth novel, Heart of the Wren, was just published this past October. When not writing, Glenn paints portraits in acrylics and watercolours. He also designs for the popular brand themoodybear.com 

We truly hope you enjoy this eerie tale of a never-ending road trip and its oasis diner and motel. If you would like to hear more from Glenn Quigley, keep an eye out for his newest publication, The Heart of the Wren, which was released in October. You can follow Glenn on social media and find his contact info as well as links to his website, current and upcoming works by using the links below: 

Heart of the Wren pre-order link:https://mybook.to/heartofthewren 
Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch series pre-order link:https://mybook.to/HauntedHeartsTwo 
Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/glennquigleyauthor/https://bsky.app/profile/glennquigley.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/Glennquigleyauthor/ 
Websitehttps://glennquigley.com/ 
Email Contact[email protected] 

If you have an original story that would send a chill down our spines, and you would like to submit it for review, simply send it in to [email protected]  

Until next time, stay safe, and take care. 

Episode Credits:
Story by Glenn Quigley
Narrated by Steven Holloway
Script prepared by Melissa West
Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studio


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